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Bill Laimbeer

American basketball player and coach · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1957 · age 69

William J. Laimbeer Jr. is an American former professional basketball coach and player who spent the majority of his career with the Detroit Pistons.

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Career 3

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball1975-1979
Detroit Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers

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  1. I'm still glad that we didn't shake their hands. They were whiners and criers. Piss on them.

    2007 · Comment made in 2007 about why the Pistons didn't shake hands after the final game of Bulls-Piston 1991 NBA Eastern Conference playoff, Own words

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Awards

WNBA Coach of the Year Award

About this person

Known for his physical style of play, he played a big part in the Pistons earning the nickname the “Bad Boys" in the mid-1980s before helping them win back-to-back NBA championships.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69

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